Since there have been a bunch of responses already, I know that I wont be keeping the beer goodies myself.  Check out yesterday’s entry if you haven’t yet entered to win!

I didn’t know anything about this beer or the brewery before it entered my house.  I still really don’t know a lot about it, but I thank The Wife for getting it for me to try.  Sri Lanka isn’t really a beer producing area that I pay much attention to, but I know that Lion Brewery has some other products and I would certainly like to give them a try sometime.  Since this was so early on in my beer-reviewing endeavor, I would even like to give this one another shot.

Brewery: Lion Brewery Ceylon Ltd. (Sri Lanka)

Name: Lion Lager

Style: Light Lager (similar to Standard American Lager?)

ABV: 4.2%

Tasting Notes: Stored in the fridge and served in a pilsner glass.

Aroma: Pretty mild really.  Maybe a bit of hops (slightly floral).

Appearance: Pale straw to honey color.  Tall, slightly off-white head that dissipates with a trail.  Crystal clear with tons of bubbles visible.

Flavor: Low hop flavor with very slight bitterness.  Slight dryness at finish.

Mouthfeel: Very light body with high carbonation.  Slight astringency.

Overall Impressions: Refreshing and easy drinking, but nothing special.  Not unlike many domestic lagers out there.

Grade: C

Lion Brewery Ceylon Ltd - Lion Lager